The New York Times reports that Robert Mueller has an early draft of a letter Trump and one of his aides composed when preparing to fire James Comey and is examining that letter in his investigation. David Frum, law professor Jed Shugerman, and Neera Tanden join. watch

Lawrence O'Donnell talks to Ron Klain about a new Washington Post report that President Donald Trump is having a hard time dealing with the efforts of his White House Chief of Staff, Gen. John Kelly, to control access to him. watch

NBC News reports Paul Manafort took notes in the Trump Tower meeting with the Russians, and the notes include mention of political contributions next to "RNC." Now Robert Mueller has those notes. Ken Dilanian, Betsy Woodruff, & Mieke Eoyang join Lawrence O'Donnell. watch

Robert Mueller has reportedly enlisted the IRS criminal investigations unit in his Russia probe. Lawrence O'Donnell explains the investigation could put Trump through the most intense audit of his life. One error could result in big consequences for the president. watch

In a new op-ed, former Sen. John Danforth warns the GOP against remaining silent for Donald Trump's actions. He joins Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss the Republican Party's next steps forward with a leader he calls "the most divisive president in our history." watch

Jennifer Rubin and Eugene Robinson talk with Lawrence O'Donnell about Trump's relationship with Putin and new reports about Trump attorney Michael Cohen's role in a business deal with Russia in 2015. watch

Special counsel Robert Mueller is reportedly working with New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman in connection the Russia investigation, suggesting where the probe may be headed. Reporter Matt Apuzzo and law professor Jed Shugerman join Lawrence O'Donnell. watch

The president, during an official White House event, attacked Democratic senator Claire McCaskill and pushed for tax cuts, after offering "thoughts and prayers" for the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Lawrence O'Donnell examines. watch

Donald Trump did not meet with Harvey victims on his visit to Texas, but he did manage to talk about crowd size while promoting Trump campaign merchandise. Two former top presidential aides, James Fallows and Josh Earnest, join Lawrence O'Donnell. watch

A key Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee says Trump may be called to testify after this week's revelations about efforts to build a Trump Tower Moscow during the 2016 campaign. Michael Isikoff and Jill Wine-Banks join Lawrence O'Donnell. watch

The Washington Post and the New York Times reveal new emails connecting Trump and Trump world to Vladimir Putin, including how Ivanka got to sit in Putin's private chair. Steven Harper, creator of the Trump-Russia timeline, and Tim O'Brien join Lawrence O'Donnell. watch

Trump is setting himself up for a major budget showdown: will Trump veto a budget that includes Hurricane Harvey disaster relief but doesn't fund his wall with Mexico? Maria Teresa Kumar, Steve Bell and Ron Klain join Lawrence O'Donnell. watch

Trump defended his pardon of Joe Arpaio by citing those by past presidents, but there's one defense he seems to be saving: when Bush commuted the sentence his aide Scooter Libby. Lawrence O'Donnell says Trump will use that defense if he pardons Flynn or Manafort. watch

Christian Picciolini used to be a leader in a white supremacist group. Now, he works to help others escape that racist world. He tells Lawrence O'Donnell what white supremacists and neo-Nazis hear when they listen to President Trump's rhetoric. watch

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Lawrence O’Donnell brings his extraordinary background in politics and entertainment to “The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell,” airing weeknights on MSNBC. Drawing upon his experience as a former chief of staff on the Senate Finance Committee and as an Emmy-winning executive producer and writer of “The West Wing,” O’Donnell gives the last word and rewrites the most compelling stories of the day.